Job Description

Join a fast-paced, innovative aerospace team as a Quality Inspector, playing a critical role in supporting a key value stream focused on Advanced Lavatories and Cabin Integrations (ALCI). In this position, you ensure that production and quality procedures are rigorously followed, performing precise inspections that uphold 100 quality standards for customers. You will conduct a wide range of quality inspection and coordination activities in full compliance with company and health and safety procedures, directly contributing to the next generation of aviation technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed mechanical and cosmetic inspections on components and assemblies to ensure they meet all engineering and quality standards.
• Provide quality control support for new product introductions, ensuring that new products comply with established specifications and procedures before release.
• Conduct inspection services for incoming goods, returned items, and assembled products, verifying conformity to drawings, specifications, and quality criteria.
• Accurately document non-conformances, ensuring all relevant information is captured for traceability and analysis.
• Report major quality issues and recurring defects to leadership in a timely manner, supporting swift resolution and continuous improvement.
• Carry out First Article Inspections (FAI) to validate new or revised parts and processes against engineering requirements.
• Follow company and health and safety procedures at all times while performing inspection and quality control activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support corrective actions and improvement initiatives arising from inspection findings.
• Use quality disciplines such as 8D reporting and 5 Whys to support root cause analysis and corrective action completion.

Essential Skills

• Proven, solid inspection experience gained in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail, maintaining precision and accuracy in a fast-paced setting while meeting deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and communicate quality issues.
• Strong numerical skills to support measurement, tolerance evaluation, and data recording.
• Familiarity with quality disciplines including 8D reporting, 5 Whys, and completion of corrective action reports.
• Hands-on experience with inspection, quality control, and quality assurance activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in an aerospace or similarly regulated, high-precision industry is advantageous.
• Comfort working within structured quality systems and formal procedures.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with an interest in continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a close-knit team of quality and engineering professionals who share a passion for precision and innovation in aviation technology. The environment encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills in advanced aerospace products. You will have the chance to contribute directly to high-profile programs, see the impact of your work on real-world applications, and grow your career in a setting that values reliability, accountability, and professional development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing and assembly environment focused on advanced aerospace products, including lavatories and cabin integration systems. You will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams, spending much of your time on the shop floor performing hands-on inspections of incoming goods, returned items, and assembled units. The setting is fast-paced and process-driven, with established company and health and safety procedures guiding daily activities. Work typically involves the use of inspection tools and measurement equipment, as well as frequent reference to engineering drawings and quality documentation. A professional appearance suitable for a manufacturing and engineering environment is expected.

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, WA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.